Top 5 Best Albany County Public Charter Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 3,169 students in Albany County, NY.
The top ranked public charter schools in Albany County, NY are Green Tech High Charter School, Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls and Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albany County, NY public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the New York public charter school average of 79%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 83% statewide average). Charter schools in Albany County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public charter school average of 94% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Albany County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Green Tech High Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
99 Slingerland St
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 694-3400
Grades: 6-12
| 413 students
Rank: #22.
Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19 Hackett Blvd
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 694-5300
Grades: 6-12
| 326 students
Rank: #33.
Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys
Charter School
116 N Lake Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-8200
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
Rank: #44.
Kipp Tech Valley Charter School
Charter School
321 Northern Blvd
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 694-9494
Grades: K-8
| 873 students
Rank: #55.
Henry Johnson Charter School
Charter School
30 Watervliet Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 432-4300
Grades: K-4
| 335 students
Rank: #66.
Brighter Choice Charter School For Girls
Charter School
250 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-4100
Grades: K-5
| 303 students
Rank: #77.
Albany Community Charter School
Charter School
65 Krank St
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 433-1500
Grades: K-8
| 655 students
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Albany County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
75 Park Ave
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 533-1601
Grades: 5-8
| 224 students
840 Albany-shaker Rd
Albany, NY 12211
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
75 Park Ave
Albany, NY 12202
(518) 694-5005
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
395 Elk St
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 703-6100
Grades: 5-8
| 213 students
395 Elk St
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 694-5550
Grades: 5-8
| 220 students
Camary Corp (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
10 Colvin Ave
Albany, NY 12206
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
N
Albany, NY 12201
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
838 Albany Shaker Rd
Albany, NY 12211
(518) 456-9399
Grades: 12
| 1 students
75 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
(518) 447-9611
Grades: Inquire with school
| 6 students
16 Camp Cass Drive
Rensselaerville, NY 12147
(518) 797-3781
Grades: 8-12
| 20 students
100 Slingerland St
Albany, NY 12202
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
98 Slingerlands St
Albany, NY 12202
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
58 Verda Ln
Clarksville, NY 12041
(518) 768-2318
Grades: K-5
| 203 students
50 N Lark Ave
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 475-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 261 students
Equinox, Inc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
95 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
271 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 434-6468
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
32 Cohoes Rd
Watervliet, NY 12189
(518) 273-1512
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
50 North Lark St
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 463-3912
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
44 Holland Ave
Albany, NY 12229
(518) 473-6328
Grades: K-12
| 368 students
570 N Pearl St
Albany, NY 12204
(518) 475-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
89 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12234
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rm 1372 Corning Tower
Albany, NY 12237
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
44 Holland Ave
Albany, NY 12229
(866) 946-9733
Grades: Inquire with school
| 3 students
315 Northern Blvd
Albany, NY 12210
(518) 462-7154
Grades: 6-8
| 341 students
141 Western Ave
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 462-7186
Grades: PK-6
| 870 students
73 Congress St
Cohoes, NY 12047
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
593 River Rd
Glenmont, NY 12077
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
65 Tremont St
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 462-7268
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
246 Tricentennial Dr
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 862-4960
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
Warren House (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
45 View Ave
Albany, NY 12209
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
395 Elk St
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 475-6600
Grades: 7-8
| 178 students
Youth Shelter (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
35 S Ferry St
Albany, NY 12202
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Albany County, NY?
The top ranked public charter schools in Albany County, NY include Green Tech High Charter School, Albany Leadership Charter School For Girls and Brighter Choice Charter School For Boys.
How many public charter schools are located in Albany County, NY?
7 public charter schools are located in Albany County, NY.
What is the racial composition of students in Albany County, NY?
Albany County, NY public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public charter schools average of 94% (majority Black).

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